Hard Money Matters was formed early in 2025 to educate people about coins and precious metals in a transparent, easy to understand, and down to earth manner. In a strategic partnership with Salem Media and America's Third Watch Radio Host, Kyle Warren, the Hard Money Matters Show airs on AM930 every Saturday at noon. In just very short time, the show has developed a loyal following and has received accolades from collectors, investors and industry professionals.
Consists of John Maben and his staff of 9 other professionals. John Maben, the owner of the company, entered the coin business full time in 1978 and now is in his fourth decade as a distinguished professional numismatist and precious metals expert.
His experience includes eight years at Numismatic Guaranty Corporation as Executive Vice President and a Grading Finalizer. Maben is a Life Member of the American Numismatic Association. He has been a member of the Professional Numismatists Guild since 1986, where he served as a board member from 2013 through 2017. He also is an Accredited Precious Metals Dealer (APMD) and holds Life Memberships with the Florida United Numismatists, Central States Numismatic Society, and Garden State Numismatic Society. Pegasus is a member of the Better Business Bureau
